Our Favorite Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts

From casual computer users to those of us who want to get the absolute most out of our work time, keyboard shortcuts can be a convenient way of streamlining your activity. If you type a lot like I do, your preference is probably to have both hands on the keyboard as often as possible. Windows 10 comes with some great WIN key combinations that can help quicken your pace.

Shortcut

Function

WIN+L

Locks your screen so that anyone coming to your computer must put in your password to unlock it and continue working

WIN + Up or Down Arrow

Toggles between minimizing or maximizing the currently selected window

WIN + Left or Right Arrow

Toggles position of the currently selected window to include half-screen snap (also useful for multiple monitors)

WIN + Tab

Activates Task View

WIN + 1 through 0

Launches items in the corresponding order that are pinned to your taskbar

One of the coolest features in Windows 10 is the ability to create Virtual Desktops. Using Virtual Desktops can enable to you to gain many of the benefits of multiple monitors without having to have extra physical monitors hogging up all of your personal space.

Shortcut

Function

WIN + Ctrl + D

Create a new Virtual Desktop

WIN + Ctrl + F4

Close a new Virtual Desktop

WIN + Ctrl + Left or Right Arrow

Switch between Virtual Desktops

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